Halloween is a time for adults to act like kids and the Singles on Sailboats (SOS) got into the "spirit" of things on
Argghh matey… there’s nothing like the leeward rail buried in the water, the tiller or wheel gripped firmly fighting the pressure, or is there?
Downwind starts make even the best tacticians nervous. Volumes have been written about proper technique, tactics, and strategy for upwind starts.
What angle should I sail at downwind in light air? It can be useful to divide sailing downwind into three modes: under 10 knots true, 10-14, and over 14.
Harsh winters such as we’ve experienced the past few years on the Chesapeake should bring about serious consideration of winterizing your boat—now, not after the creek ices over.
It’s 9 a.m. and instead of working at my computer, I’m preparing to board a J/80 for about six hours of sail training. It’s sunny, hot, and breezy, as it has been all week.
With cooling temperatures and boats being put away for the winter, those of us who never want to go too long without a sailing (and warm weather) fix naturally start thinking about w